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12.2 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-
24
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the following
reports for the year ended June 30, 2024, be reviewed, discussed and
filed by the City Council.
ï‚· Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR);
ï‚· Single Audit Report of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal
Awards;
ï‚· Report on Communication with Those Charged with
Governance; and
 Independent Accountant’s Report on Agreed-Upon
Procedures Applied to Appropriations Limit Worksheet.
CONCLUSION: The auditor reports for the audit preformed for the
fiscal year of June 30, 2024, have been presented to the City Council
with a recommendation to review, discuss, and file.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal Impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - FY 23-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Exhibit 2 - FY 23-24 Single Audit Report
Exhibit 3 - Communication Report
Exhibit 4 - Independent Accountants' Report
Exhibit 5 - Presentation |
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11.9 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a First Amendment
to Contract Services Agreement with Javier Solorzano for Bell
Gardens Community Murals
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager
to execute a First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement
with Javier Solorzano.
CONCLUSION: Approving a First Amendment would enable Javier
Solorzano to provide the additional services necessary to repaint the
utility box at the southeast corner of Florence Avenue and Eastern
Avenue.
FISCAL IMPACT: The $3,000 for additional services would result in a
total contract cost of $13,000. General funds are available in the FY
24/25 budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-36
Exhibit 2- First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with
Exhibits |
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11.7 Consideration of a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell
Gardens and the Southeast Community Development
Corporation for space in the Resource Center at 6423 Florence
Place
RECOMMENDATION: It is the staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Lease Agreement
between the City of Bell Gardens and the Southeast Community
Development Corporation to continue leasing space at 6423 Florence
Place.
CONCLUSION: Services provided by the SCDC serve a public benefit
to the City by growing and enhancing the local workforce, providing
increased economic stability, health, and welfare to City residents. It
is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution
approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and
SCDC, to continue providing services to City residents and businesses
and to the benefit of the surrounding communities.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Lease payments would be made to the City on
a monthly basis, to be deposited into the City’s General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2025-34
Exhibit 2- Lease Agreement
Exhibit 3 - Lease Analysis |
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11.6 Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing a First Amendment
to Contract Services Agreement with Kimble & Company Fire
Protection Systems for Emergency Fire System Repairs at the
Police Department and City Hall
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute a First Amendment with Kimble & Company Fire
Protection Systems for emergency fire protection repairs at
City Hall and the Police Department Facility; and
2. Appropriate $19,000 in general funds to complete the
emergency repairs.
CONCLUSION: Approving a First Amendment would allow for
sufficient compensation for Kimble & Company to complete all the
necessary repairs and complete the required inspections and
certifications.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost for additional fire protection system
services would result in a total not-to-exceed contract cost of
$91,600. Due to these unforeseen emergency repairs, staff requests
an additional appropriation of $19,000 from the General Fund to
complete the necessary emergency improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2025-33
Exhibit 2 - First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement with
Exhibits |
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11.5 Consideration of a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell
Gardens and the Human Services Association for space in the
Resource Center at 6423 Florence Place
RECOMMENDATION: It is the staff’s recommendation that the City
Council adopt a resolution approving a Lease agreement between the
City of Bell Gardens and the Human Services Association to continue
leasing space at 6423 Florence Place.
CONCLUSION: Having a local office that provides social services and
support to families to promote wellness and building of strong
communities offers several benefits, including access to resources,
connective support for early childhood development, family and
senior needs, and community and civic engagement, among others. It
is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution
approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Bell Gardens and
HSA, to provide space for the administration of public services that
enhance the quality of life for residents.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Lease payments would be made to the City on
a monthly basis, to be deposited into the City’s General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution 2025-32
Exhibit 2- Lease Agreement |
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11.4 Consideration of Ordinance No. 952 to Authorize a
Development Agreement by and between the City of Bell
Gardens, Flora Hospitality Group, LLC and James N. Tate III
Trust relating to the property located at 6638 Eastern Avenue
in the City of Bell Gardens
RECOMMENDATION: It is staff’s recommendation that the City
Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 952 to approve
the proposed Development Agreement (DA) No. 2024-048 for a
cannabis retail storefront at 6638 Eastern Avenue.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: In accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.)
and CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.),
Ordinance No. 952 has been determined to be categorically exempt
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and
Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
CONCLUSION: If approved, Ordinance No. 952 would become
effective 30 calendar days after approval, in addition the operator
and property owner must execute the agreement, and the operator
must provide proof of insurance and submit the initial Annual
Community Benefits payment of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000) to effectuate the benefits conferred by the development
agreement withing 60 calendar days. The development agreement
would ensure vested development rights in exchange for community
benefits dedicated to revenue for youth programs, housing and
homelessness issues, and other discretionary items. Therefore, staff
recommends that the City Council conduct a second reading of
Ordinance No. 952 and adopt the ordinance, which would permit a
cannabis retail use at the Subject Site for an initial five (5)-year term,
subject to an option to extend the term for an additional five (5)
years, for a total 10-year term.
FISCAL IMPACT: If Ordinance No. 952 is approved, the Applicant
would be required to make an up-front payment of $100,000 upon the
effective date of the DA and renew the contribution annually
following the execution of the DA every January (Annual Community
Benefit). The Applicant would also be required to make quarterly
contributions equal to seven percent (7%) of gross receipts (Quarterly
Community Benefit). Pursuant to the DA terms, eighty percent (80%)
of these funds would be dedicated to the City’s youth and
recreational programming and the City’s housing programs. Under
the DA, the Applicant would also be responsible for the cost of staff
time spent on the negotiation and preparation of a development
agreement and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with the
DA, CUP, BGMC, and other applicable laws and regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 952 (Development Agreement No. 2024-048)
Exhibit 2 - Development Agreement No. 2024-048
Exhibit 3 - Mar 24, 2025, City Council Agenda Report and Exhibits
Exhibit 4 - February 19, 2025, Planning Commission 2024-048 Staff
Report and Exhibits |
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